The applicant to the master's program must have a bachelor’s degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration. Applicants who are graduates of non business programs are encouraged to apply, but may be required to complete certain foundation courses to better prepare for some of the advanced business courses in the M.B.A. program. The number of needed foundation courses depends on the business courses completed by the applicant during his or her undergraduate studies. An applicant is assigned an adviser soon after acceptance into the M.B.A. program, and should meet with the adviser to prepare a program plan outlining the courses needed for the M.B.A. degree.